A roundup of recent newspaper stories about children's health...
Monday, March 3, 2008:
Coming Soon: HPV Vaccine Approval for Boys
(NY Times, 2/24/08, by Hoffman)
Governor Proposes More Paperwork for Medi-Cal Recipients, Which May Lead to Lower Enrollment
(SF Chronicle, 2/25/08, by Chorneau)
Study: Too Much TV Before Bed Can Cause Irregular Sleep Schedules for Young Kids
(US News, 2/25/08, by Doheny)
Advocates: Co-Sleeping Can Be Safe if Parents Receive Proper Training
(Salt Lake Tribune , 2/24/08, by May)
L.A. Community Leaders Aim to Increase Access to Dental Care for Kids
(LA Daily, 2/22/08, by Abram)
Proposed Los Gatos Autism Center Deserves Widespread Support
(SJ Mercury, 2/27/08)
CDC Advisory Committee May Recommend Flu Shots for All Children
(SF Chronicle, 2/27/08, by Russell)
Study: Genetic and Lifestyle Factors Put Obese Hispanic Kids at Early Risk of Diabetes
(Washington Post, 2/27/08)
Study: Combination of Medication and Therapy May Work Best for Depressed Teens
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2/27/08, by Fahy)
Juvenile Justice Groups Aim to Rehabilitate Jailed Youth and Focus on Prevention
(SJ Mercury, 2/25/08, by Lum)
CDC Panel Recommends Flu Shots for Kids of All Ages
(AP, 2/27/08, by Stobbe)
Combo Vaccine for MMR, Chicken Pox May Cause Fever and Seizures, Experts Say
(AP, 2/28/08, by Stobbe)
Many Autistic Children Communicate Via Technology, Leading Researchers to Rethink the Condition
(Wired, 2/25/08, by Wolman)
Census: Relatives Help Provide Child Care for Nearly Half of All Preschool-Aged Children
(NY Times, 2/29/08, by Lewin)
Editorial: Federal Nutrition Program for Women and Children Needs More Funding
(NY Times, 2/29/08)
Study: Skateboarding, Rollerblading Better Than Organized Sports for Keeping Kids Fit
(Baltimore Sun, 2/28/08, by Cohn)
Washington
DC Develops 'Child Health Action Plan' to Tackle Worst Child Health Problems
(Washington Post, 2/29/08, by Levine)
Harvard Will Collaborate with Social Networking Sites to Lead Internet Safety Task Force for Kids
(SF Chronicle, 2/29/08, by Lee)
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